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KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KRT - US48563L1017 - Common Stock

22.57 USD
-0.29 (-1.27%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 4:30:03 PM
22.57 USD
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After Hours: 12/31/2025, 4:30:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall KRT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KRT against 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. KRT gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KRT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KRT was profitable.
In the past year KRT had a positive cash flow from operations.
KRT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KRT had a positive operating cash flow.
KRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

KRT has a better Return On Assets (10.00%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.60%, KRT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.57%, KRT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KRT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.65%. This is above the industry average of 9.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.65%) for KRT is below the current ROIC(13.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROIC 13.57%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
KRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

KRT has a Profit Margin of 6.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
KRT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRT's Operating Margin of 8.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KRT (38.04%) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
KRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRT is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KRT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KRT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KRT Yearly Shares OutstandingKRT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
KRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

KRT has an Altman-Z score of 4.45. This indicates that KRT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KRT's Altman-Z score of 4.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRT outperforms 66.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRT is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRT, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KRT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRT outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that KRT is not too dependend on debt financing.
KRT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16. This is in the better half of the industry: KRT outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Altman-Z 4.45
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC9.54%
KRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.14 indicates that KRT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KRT has a Current ratio of 2.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRT outperforms 54.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that KRT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.09, KRT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.09
KRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KRT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.50%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 75.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, KRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.93% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KRT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.44% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M
KRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.47, KRT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. KRT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.88 indicates a correct valuation of KRT.
KRT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KRT is cheaper than 86.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, KRT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.47
Fwd PE 13.88
KRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
82.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.47
EV/EBITDA 9.74
KRT Per share dataKRT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of KRT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KRT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.90%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, KRT pays a better dividend. On top of this KRT pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, KRT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.9%

5.2 History

KRT has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
KRT Yearly Dividends per shareKRT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

KRT pays out 108.23% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP108.23%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
KRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M
KRT Dividend Payout.KRT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KARAT PACKAGING INC

NASDAQ:KRT (12/31/2025, 4:30:03 PM)

After market: 22.57 0 (0%)

22.57

-0.29 (-1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Inst Owners31.59%
Inst Owner Change-8.49%
Ins Owners57.5%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap453.66M
Revenue(TTM)453.77M
Net Income(TTM)30.28M
Analysts48
Price Target29.07 (28.8%)
Short Float %2.91%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.9%
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP108.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.85%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.5%
Max EPS beat(4)15.32%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.25%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)5.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)6.28%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.55%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.08%
PT rev (1m)-8.06%
PT rev (3m)-9.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.47
Fwd PE 13.88
P/S 1
P/FCF 17.47
P/OCF 16.99
P/B 2.94
P/tB 3.01
EV/EBITDA 9.74
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)1.29
FCFY5.73%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY5.89%
SpS22.58
BVpS7.69
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number16.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10%
ROE 19.6%
ROCE 17.83%
ROIC 13.57%
ROICexc 16.88%
ROICexgc 17.24%
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 6.67%
GM 38.04%
FCFM 5.72%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)19%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)12.65%
ROIC(5y)12.66%
ROICexc(3y)15.6%
ROICexc(5y)14.51%
ROICexgc(3y)15.92%
ROICexgc(5y)14.83%
ROCE(3y)16.55%
ROCE(5y)16.56%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y29.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.13%
OM growth 3Y14.76%
OM growth 5Y30.03%
PM growth 3Y7.49%
PM growth 5Y56.48%
GM growth 3Y9.52%
GM growth 5Y7.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.74
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 13.75%
Cap/Sales 0.16%
Interest Coverage 20.46
Cash Conversion 59.16%
Profit Quality 85.76%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 4.45
F-Score5
WACC9.54%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)20.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.54%
Profit Quality(3y)142.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
EPS 3Y12.14%
EPS 5Y75.29%
EPS Q2Q%-21.28%
EPS Next Y-8.18%
EPS Next 2Y-0.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.93%
Revenue growth 3Y5.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.45%
Sales Q2Q%10.41%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.98%
EBIT growth 1Y5.06%
EBIT growth 3Y20.59%
EBIT growth 5Y47.51%
EBIT Next Year26.98%
EBIT Next 3Y15.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.06%
FCF growth 3Y118.66%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-55.53%
OCF growth 3Y76.82%
OCF growth 5YN/A

KARAT PACKAGING INC / KRT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KARAT PACKAGING INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRT.


What is the valuation status for KRT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?

KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is expected to decline by -8.18% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KRT stock?

The dividend rating of KARAT PACKAGING INC (KRT) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 108.23%.